EAST/EASA Medication Exam for Certification



EASA Medication Exam for CertificationMultiple Choice: Please circle only ONE answer.Which of the following is NOT a neuroleptic?OlanzapineQuetiapineParoxetineClozapineAsenapineWhich class of drugs can contribute to the metabolic syndrome?benzodiazepinesNeurolepticsAntidepressantsA & BB & C It is important to check individual’s blood pressure on a regular basis becauseAtypical neuroleptics can cause b/p changes (too low or too hight)b/p is useful when monitoring for metabolic syndromeAntidepressants usually make b/p plummetA & BA & CSaphris is said to beTongue numbingMind numbingTastyAn aphrodisiac The substance that gave Superman his powersAn individual who has just started on Zyprexa needs To not worry about needing blood workTo drink plenty of water when taking Zyprexa to help prevent gastric ulcerTo have their weight monitored closelyTo be informed to take the Zyprexa in the morningTo have their Prolactin level checked annually Taking an individual off of Depakote without titrating down increases their risk forStrokeHeart attackSevere leg crampsDeveloping diabetesSeizure An individual has been started on Clozaril and needs to have a CBC drawn every week for at least the first 6 months. After being on the medication for 4 months, you receive lab results that show the WBC’s are 8.3 and the ANC’s (absolute neutrophil count) are 5.7. These numbers have not changed much since the last blood draw. You should Immediately call the individual & tell them to stop taking the medicationDo nothing, these values are within normal limitsImmediately contact the prescriberCall the lab to verify these are the actual resultsCall the client & ask them to have another test done that day An individual has been on Clozaril for 6 months. During that time all of their CBC’s have come back within normal limits. At this time their CBC’s should be scheduledContinue to have them drawn every weekHave them drawn bi-weeklyHave them drawn monthlyHave them drawn bi-monthlyHave them drawn annually. The class of antidepressants known as SSRI’s Can take 6 weeks to reach full efficacyCan cause sexual dysfunctionHelp with anxietyA & BAll of the aboveKlonopin is used more frequently than Valium becauseIt has a shorter half life It has a longer half life We are able to get samplesIt’s inexpensiveIt’s considered less addictive Lithium is also known as Lithium carbazanonatepineLithium benzotateLithium aluminateLiCO3None of the above Lithium toxicity includesDiarrhea, nausea, & vomitingBlurred visionTrembling of hands & legsSlurred speechAll of the above A person taking Lithium shouldHave their BUN & creatinine checked at least annuallyHave their lithium blood level drawn every 6 monthsBe informed to drink plenty of waterA & BAll of the above A person taking Depakote needs to haveTheir liver function tested at least annuallyHave their Depakote level drawn every 6 monthsBe informed drinking alcohol could be problematicA & CAll of the above A person taking Tegretol should Eat a low sodium dietAvoid drinking caffeinated drinksTake a vitamin supplementAll of the aboveNone of the above Depakote is approved by the FDA to treatPediatric bipolar disorderBipolar depressionBipolar maniaMajor depressive disorderAll of the above You notice lab results from an individual’s lithium level on the fax machine. The level is 2.3. You should Do nothing, this is within therapeutic rangeImmediately contact the client & tell them to hold the medication, and then contact the prescriber.File the results in the chart.All of the aboveNone of the above A 25 year old individual comes to you with a first episode depression. He has just gone through a nasty divorce, is able to see his 2 children only every other week, is trying to arrange hospice for his dying mother, & was just informed by his employer that his job might be ending in 3 weeks. He is seeking help. The most appropriate treatment would be To tell him to buck up & fly rightTo arrange for counselingTo start an antidepressantB & CNone of the above The new neuroleptic, Lurasidone, should be efficacious at the dosing range of10 mg – 50 mg20 mg – 100 mg30 mg – 60 mg40 mg – 80 mg40 mg – 120 mg The prescriber tells you to fetch him/her a coffee with 3 creams & 3 sugars. You shouldTell her to take a hikeRemind him/her of the trans-disciplinary team modelGet yourself the coffee & drink it in front of him/herGo ahead & get it for him/her, but add expired creamer & stir wellAll of the above unless you are an intern.The best way to find applications for medication assistance programs is to Contact the pharmacy representativeContact the pharmaceutical company directly, either by email or phoneGo online to Go online to None of the aboveThe following will be found on Target’s $4 medication formulary, but not on Wal-MartsBuproprionFluoxetineHaldolLisinoprilNone of the above Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is a serious condition & needs to be treated quickly. Some of the signs & symptoms of NMS areFeverHigh b/p & rapid pulseMuscle rigidity and/or tremorChange in mental statusAll of the aboveA client was started on Paroxetine 10 days ago. She has been taking Lamotrigine & Abilify for over 1 year. She calls stating she is sweating profusely, is experiencing muscle twitching, and has a high fever, headache, & diarrhea. You worry she hasDeveloped hypochondriasisBecome ill with the fluBeen drinking too much alcoholDeveloped a panic attackDeveloped Serotonin Syndrome Neuroleptics are known to cause Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS). These includeSerpentine movements of the trunkTardive dyskinesiaRapid, irregular, & spontaneous movements of the arms.Sudden stiffness of a muscle.All of the above.Benzodiapines are a class of medications that have many different uses. These includeAnti-anxietySleepAnti-convulsantsAt least one date rape drugAll of the aboveFill In: Please use from the word list provided to fill in your answers. Use each word only ONCE. You will have 7 words leftover. AkathisiaBaselineLithiumMonthlyRisperdalANC’sBenzodiazepinesEPSNegativeSyndromeAnnuallyBi-WeeklyLameNorepinephrine TypicalsAnxietyBreathingLipid panelPositiveUsefulAsymptomaticBuproprionLoading Prolixin AtypicalsClozarilMFGPsychoticIf a person is on a neuroleptic it is important to have their checked at & annually in order to monitor their triglycerides & cholesterol.A woman has been on both Clozaril & Lithium for over 6 months. She has done well & is . However, over the past 6 weeks you have noticed that her WBC’s & are gradually dropping. Something needs to be done before they reach the danger zone. The , not the is probably the medication causing the decline in values. A man has been receiving Risperdal Consta injections for the past 2 years. Prior to that he had been receiving Prolixin Deconoate injections. You are switching him to the Invega Sustenna injections. He will NOT need the doses because of the use.An example of a “typical” neuroleptic is .Some medications cause , which is the need to move, but is different from . One way to tell them apart is the first one lacks emotion.Lorazepam is in the drug class known as .One of the side effects of Lamotrigine is Stevens Johnson .Neuroleptics are most helpful with symptoms, rather than the ones.SNRI stands for Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor.Benzodiazepines should never be used with alcohol because they both slow down .You need to help a client fill out a medication assistance application for Wellbutrin SR. You can’t find it under the brand name, so you need to look for it under the generic name. The generic name is .I dislike fill-in exams because they are .Matching: Please match the generic medication name from column A to the brand name listed in column B. AripiprazoleA. Paxil1. FluoxetineB. Haldol2Paroxetine C. Invega3. QuetiapineD. Klonopin4. Venlafaxine E. Benadryl5. HaloperidolF. Vistaril6. LorazepamG. Abilify7. PerphenazineH. Ativan8. Clonazepam I. Prozac9. PaloperidoneJ. Effexor 10. HydroxyzineK. Seroquel 11. DiphenhydramineL. Trilafon 12. ................
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